
The Blind Apex Podcast
A podcast covering topics and theories associated with club racing and grassroots motorsports... helping the amateur racer get faster (including myself)
Latest episodes

Nov 24, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 103: Racing at any Budget
Send us a textGabe Orlowitz (@gabeorlowitzracing) joins me to expand on his youtube video covering racing at any budget... there is no time like the present to get into some level of racing.... and we cover most of it! If you like what you hear... please share the podcast. Its the best way for the podcast to grow! Support the show

Nov 17, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 102: W2W vs TT and we put Sundae in a Cup
Send us a textALERT: We got spicyOn this episode, hot shoe driver Carlos Valenzuela and part time podcaster Jaime Garcia join me to debate wheel to wheel racing and time trails/attack... and we talk some Sundae Cup and if its actually a real time attack class... Support the show

Nov 10, 2024 • 57min
Episode 101: The C5 Vette is the New Miata
Send us a textReformed Miata driver and GLTC hot shoe Vette driver, Luke McGrew, joins me to talk about the C5 Corvette and how it should be the new answer for "what should my first track car be?!?!?" We get into what they need to be reliable and what to upgrade as you progress. If you like what you hear, please share the podcast with someone slower than you... if they get faster, you have no choice but to get faster! Support the show

Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 45min
Episode 100: Track Talk - VIR Full Course
Send us a textThe King of VIR Mr. Peter Krause joins me to talk about Virginia International Raceway... FULL COURSE... we talk about everything from amenities , the history of the track, to a turn by turn evaluation on how to approach the track. If you like what you hear... please share the episode! Support the show

Oct 27, 2024 • 1h 13min
Episode 99: How the Podcast has Helped Me!
Send us a textI hand the keys to the podcast over to Bill Fisher (@garageheroesintraining) to guide the conversation on my driving and how the podcast has helped me... and he sprinkled in some listener Q&A questions too! To support the podcast... please SHARE it with friends. It's truly the best way to help any podcast! Support the show

Oct 20, 2024 • 54min
Episode 98: Droop, Bump Stops, Helper Springs... and some 2025 HC Rules
Send us a textJackie Andrews joins me to talk about the details in your (and mine) suspension that get overlooked. Lord knows I have overlooked them... because I need to address them this offseason. We even get into some of the Honda Challenge rules we can expect in 2025... outside of the new tire. To support the podcast... share with friends, download, and give the podcast a 5 star rating! Support the show

Oct 13, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 97: Carbon Brakes with ReBrake
Send us a textCarbon brakes are an evolving technology that is being used more and more "street" cars... they are no longer just for super cars!Rami from ReBrakeUSA.com joins me to teach us about carbon brakes, the types, how to use them, how to maintain them, and how good they can be on track. Educate yourself now because the technology and use is coming to a car near you SOON! If you like what you hear and want to support the podcast .... please share, download, review and give the podcast a 5 star rating. Support the show

Oct 6, 2024 • 60min
Episode 96: Track Walks with Ross Bentley
Send us a textMr. Speed Secrets himself, Ross Bentley, joins me to talk about the importance, how and when to conduct a track walk. Something we often take for granted can be such a powerful tool in our drivers tool kit! We talk about the mindset to have, how to prepare, and tips while taking the track walk to optimize the information we gather! To help the podcast grow... please share, download, review, and give the podcast a 5 star rating! Support the show

Sep 29, 2024 • 48min
Episode 95: Mental Focus and Endurance Racing
Send us a textKenton Koch or the Random Vandals Race Team... winner of mutliple 24 hour races, joins me to talk about mental focus while racing. We had to overcome some technical issues, but there is some great information. Its time for some self reflection and assessment... to really see what you need to do to take your mental game to the next level. If you like what you hear, please share, download, and give the podcast a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast platform. Support the show

Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 94: Wind Tunnel Best Practices with AJ and Mario
Send us a textAJ Hartman (AJ Hartman Aero) and Mario Korf (Occamsracers.com) baby sat me, my preparation, and my wind tunnel tear sheet for my wind tunnel trip... and they join me to go over some of my numbers, provide best practices guidance... drop some news on maybe developing a book... AND encouraging people to go to the wind tunnel themselves! If you like what you hear... download, share, review, and give it a 5 star rating! Support the show